Doug Ford says he’ll push to cut land-transfer tax if elected mayor

John Tory wants to know what services Ford would want to cut; Olivia Chow fears effects on TTC.

LIVE: Yorkville businesses host mayoral debate

Doug Ford on Chinese residents: 'I know one thing. They want subways'

"We’re like-minded in the way that the Chinese community is very fiscally responsible," mayoral candidate Doug Ford said at city hall.

Chow pledges $15 million for 3,000 new child-care spots

Mayoral candidate says 1,500 child-care spots would be subsidized.

John Tory offers a break from angry rhetoric: Keenan

As John Tory builds his lead in recent polls, Olivia Chow and Doug Ford are swinging wildly; all while the front-runner displays a bland calm.

John Tory, Linda Jeffrey, Steve Mahoney lead in GTA polls

Forum Research surveys show Susan Fennell is headed for defeat in Brampton, while Tory enjoys a 10-point lead in Toronto and the Mississauga race is a tighter contest between Mahoney and Bonnie Crombie.

Tory leads, Chow support declines in latest poll

Olivia Chow ‘resurgence was short-lived,’ suggests Forum president.

Transit should be top issue for Toronto mayoral candidates, think-tank says

University of Toronto report analyzing challenges in six Ontario cities says mayoral candidates are partly missing the “big picture” with sweeping plans for new transit lines.

LIVE: ArtsVOte mayoral debate

Will the sympathy factor influence Toronto’s mayoral race?

Mayor Rob Ford's cancer diagnosis could boost his brother’s chances, or not.

Rob Ford makes first public speech since being hospitalized

Raspy-voiced speech thanks supporters, plugs his record as mayor and pushes for votes for Doug Ford.

Olivia Chow hammers John Tory to reveal his transit funding ‘Plan B’

Chow said her rival for the mayor’s seat is counting too much on development revenue and increased property values to pay for his SmartTrack plan and could leave taxpayers on the hook for billions.

Suburban surge puts John Tory's campaign on a new plane

Support in Etobicoke and Scarborough, where Rob Ford historically held sway, is essential to winning the mayoral race.

Rob Ford makes first public appearance since beginning cancer treatment

Doug Ford’s run for mayor is now officially a sham: James

Mayoral candidate’s last-minute debate snub was just a cheap political ploy.

Tory's road to victory passes through valley of defeat

For John Tory, the road to victory in the Toronto mayoral race winds through the valley of defeat.

John Tory takes lead across city in new poll

Tory, now at 48% in the latest poll, released Friday, which also suggests he has a strong lead in every region of the city.

Tory and Chow split on limiting politicians’ time in office

A question about term limits at a debate Friday sparked vigorous debate between Olivia Chow and John Tory, who have sharply different views on it.

XOXO Fest 2014: A Landmark for Internet Treasures and the People who Make Them

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Doug Ford pulls out of mayoral debate

John Tory calls Doug Ford a “chicken” and says he was afraid to debate.

Doug Ford pulls out of mayoral debate

Mayoral candidate Doug Ford has pulled out of a debate at the Empire Club of Canada.

Doug Ford wants to sell buildings to pay for subway

Mayoral candidate Doug Ford, vice-chair of Build Toronto, “guarantees” money will go to build subways.

Doug Ford’s wants to sell buildings to pay for subway

Mayoral candidate Doug Ford, vice-chair of Build Toronto, “guarantees” money will go to build subways.

Millionaire Doug Ford attacks wealth of millionaire John Tory

Taunt of ‘downtown elites’ takes on a new meaning in strange Toronto campaign, ignoring Chow’s true experience of poverty.

Chinatown’s famed crime-fighting shop owner backs John Tory despite Olivia Chow’s aid

Lucky Moose owner David Chen is endorsing Tory for mayor, saying Chow wasn’t the only one to help after his 2009 arrest.

John Tory may scale back on mayoral debates

Olivia Chow calls it insulting to debate organizers, but fellow candidate says it’s about fairness.

Tory may scale back on mayoral debates

John Tory says changes and absence of other candidates “raise questions about the productiveness of these discussions”.

‘Not 17’? John Tory’s relief line slogan is misleading

It has become widely accepted that the downtown relief line will take 17 years to build, as Tory says — but no expert actually says that.

Olivia Chow wants end to police carding; John Tory wants more reform

Chow told debate audience Wednesday she would try to ban the police practice, but her mayoral rival John Tory doesn't go that far.

Doug Ford to speak with media at campaign headquarters

The mayoral candidate is expected to speak with media at about 4:30 p.m. today.

Doug Ford wins the battle, but not the war

John Tory is still the mayoral candidates to beat.

Want better Toronto government? Don't forget the other 44 races: Keenan

Ward elections may not get the attention the mayoral race does, but as the past term proved, it’s city council that will make or break the victor’s agenda.

Doug Ford dominant but not enough to best leader JohnTory, pundits say

Experts weigh in on John Tory, Doug Ford and Olivia Chow’s performances at Tuesday night’s debate.

John Tory can win Toronto mayoralty race by avoiding errors, strategists say

Solid frontrunner just needs to move into defensive mode to maintain his lead in the mayoral race, experts say.

Fennell's possible punishment gets debated Wednesday

Brampton councillors say they will seek the max punishment against Mayor Susan Fennell for breaking spending rules hundreds of times.

LIVE: Doug Ford, Olivia Chow and John Tory debate the issues

John Tory, Doug Ford and Olivia Chow are set to debate tonight at 7:30.

Stats Tuesday – Global Ecommerce

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Doug Ford, Olivia Chow and John Tory debate the issues

John Tory, Doug Ford and Olivia Chow are set to debate tonight at 7:30.

Surgeon unsure if Rob Ford will leave hospital today

Dr. Zane Cohen told the Star on Tuesday that he “might be taking some blood” but would not be doing more health tests today.

Warm, personable, role-model Chow somehow fails to connect: James

It's been a painful election for the initial frontrunner, with the Fords as spoilers in a race that could as easily have been hers.

Tory criticizes Chow over relief line, but says he still supports it

No policy debate during the mayoral election has been more confusing than the debate about the TTC's top priority.

Olivia Chow blames delays in station accessibility on costly Scarborough subway plan

Rival John Tory, speaking at Ryerson debate, says those are separate issues and vows to find the money for elevators and other improvements.

Toronto election: Where’s my ward? Who’s running? Where can I vote?

Find your ward, find out who is running and where to vote by clicking on your neighbourhood.

F--ked Up singer to moderate Toronto mayoral debate

Damian Abraham, the oft-shirtless frontman for the acclaimed hardcore band, will preside over the ArtsVote debate on Sept. 29.

Doug Ford’s family steps into campaign spotlight

Candidacy for mayor has thrust Ford’s family into the political spotlight. If their online presence is any guide, they won’t mind at all.

Doug Ford fooled us once, but again?: James

The Ford switcheroo forces the nearly decided electorate to recalibrate and ask: 'Who is this guy?'

John Tory and Olivia Chow debate

Toronto police investigating Giorgio Mammoliti over fundraiser

City council has already docked the outspoken councillor's pay for three months over an $80,000 "gift" he received at a May 2013 event.

Andray Domise: Ward 2's anti-Ford

Domise was running for Doug Ford's council seat against Michael Ford before Rob Ford registered to run against him.

This week’s Ford Fest postponed as Doug Ford keeps low profile

A second barbecue this year planned for a controversial location in Etobicoke is being put off, while Doug delays active campaigning.

TTC riders’ group ‘furious’ after John Tory drops out of debate

Tory, leading in the polls, is dropping out of three debates this week, his campaign announced on Monday.

Questions raised about proposed Ford Fest site

Using property for the barbecue owned by a company that has lobbied the Fords may contravene elections law and draws criticism about mixing public, private interests.

Rob Ford, even in a hospital bed, surges in Ward 2 poll

Barely a day after entering the Etobicoke North race, Rob Ford is the leading candidate according to an opinion poll.

A day on the trail with John Tory

Ford campaign: Downtown, reaction to the candidate switch is cynical

"It's the same old circus," said one resident strolling on Bloor St. on Saturday, summing up the prevailing point of view about the switch from Rob to Doug Ford in the mayoral campaign.